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Ottenby Nature Reserve – Birdwatching Tower loop from A

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Ottenby Nature Reserve – Birdwatching Tower loop from A

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4

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Ottenby Nature Reserve – Birdwatching Tower loop from A

02:15

8.88km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Ottenby naturreservat

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.25 km

Entrance to Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.48 km

Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Ottenby lund is the largest continuous area of deciduous forest on southern Öland. It's also one of Sweden's most famous spots for birdwatchers and ornithologists.

It's a stunning place to walk, surrounded by towering trees and birdsong.

Tip by

3

2.05 km

Old Oak Tree

Highlight • Natural Monument

4

2.13 km

Birdwatching Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb up to the top of the tower for a wonderful view towards the northern parts of Schäferiängarna. Listen to the birds singing, and try to spot a summer warbler or a collared flycatcher.

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5

4.05 km

Wooden Boardwalk in Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

6

4.34 km

Pathway in Ottenby Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

7

4.36 km

Schäferiangarna Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

8

7.24 km

Between forest and meadow

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful path bordering the forest, Ottenby Lund. Look out for fallow deer, and see how many different species of birds you can spot!

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B

8.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.17 km

2.33 km

1.12 km

235 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

1.69 km

1.37 km

862 m

235 m

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